TLC is premiering a brand new travel series, Go Asia With Anita Kapoor, in September. In Go Asia With Anita Kapoor, Kapoor leaves no stone unturned as she explores Asia’s changing lifestyles shaped by the new-found prosperity in our own backyards. Crucial to supporting her in her quest are local agent provocateurs from a diverse range of backgrounds. These pioneers of new Asia provide their insider knowledge leading Kapoor to discover hidden local pleasures. The series, which starts … [Read more...] about TLC explores New Asia in latest travel series
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SPT appoints James Dumlao to head operations in the Philippines
Singapore / Manila – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia has named James Dumlao as head of its operations in the Philippines. As Director, Business Operations, Networks, Asia, Sony Pictures Television, Dumlao will be based in the company’s Manila office to lead its local team across all strategic operations and brand-building aspects of the business. In his new role, Dumlao will tap into his diverse management expertise and 13 years of experience in the Filipino pay-TV industry … [Read more...] about SPT appoints James Dumlao to head operations in the Philippines
MIPCOM hosts luncheon for 100 of industry’s most influential women
Paris – MIPCOM, in partnership with Lifetime Networks, has announced that it will bring together 100 of the most influential women executives from international television and entertainment for the industry’s first ever “Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch,” a new senior-level networking event on October 8 at the Carlton Hotel. The by-invitation gathering on day one of MIPCOM aims to create the first-of-its-kind global platform for women in entertainment … [Read more...] about MIPCOM hosts luncheon for 100 of industry’s most influential women
Taiwan’s PTS joins The Asian Pitch
Dr. Sunshine Kuang, President & CEO, PTS Singapore – Taiwanese public broadcaster PTS is joining The Asian Pitch, an initiative launched by NHK, MediaCorp and KBS to fund original HD docos produced by filmmakers based in Asia. PTS will officially be on board in 2013. With the Taiwanese broadcaster’s involvement, The Asian Pitch will broaden its outreach to more Asian filmmakers and find more Asian stories that need to be told. Dr. Sunshine Kuang, President of PTS, tells TV ASIA … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s PTS joins The Asian Pitch
SBS names Laura Glassman as Head of Programming
SBS has appointed Laura J Glassman as the new Head of Programming for Subscription TV. In this role Glassman will oversee all programming and scheduling for Foxtel’s arts and entertainment channel STUDIO, and international film channel World Movies. US-born Glassman is now based in Sydney, and reports to SBS STV General Manager Chris Keely. Glassman will also work with newly appointed Head of Arts and Production Margaret Murphy, developing original content for STUDIO through Foxtel’s … [Read more...] about SBS names Laura Glassman as Head of Programming
Discovery commissions new season of NY Ink
Silver Spring, Maryland – Discovery Networks International (DNI) has announced the return of reality series NY Ink, following the life and work of iconic tattoo king Ami James and the gang at the Wooster Street Social Club (WSSC) in New York City’s hip SoHo neighborhood. Season three will boast a global feel to the cast and stories, with familiar faces returning and a diverse new cast of characters joining in the debauchery at WSSC. The new season is set to debut on TLC … [Read more...] about Discovery commissions new season of NY Ink